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25-06-06, 05:30 PM

What do the rubber sheathes (sp) on the springs used to hold aftermarket exhaust systems together actually do?
I thought maybe to help stop corrosion but they seem to trap dirt and moisture more than anything.
Maybe to stop the springs being broken by flying stones, etc?

25-06-06, 05:30 PM	#1
andyaikido Guest Posts: n/a	A really stupid question... What do the rubber sheathes (sp) on the springs used to hold aftermarket exhaust systems together actually do? I thought maybe to help stop corrosion but they seem to trap dirt and moisture more than anything. Maybe to stop the springs being broken by flying stones, etc?